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December 7, 2006 · North American AT-6C · N9525C

Mojave, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Mojave, CA
Aircraft
North American AT-6C
Tail Number
N9525C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07CA053

The aircraft collided with an obstacle during an intentional low altitude pass at an airport. During a mock bombing run at an erected target/sign, which was off to the side of runway 30, the pilot descended too low, and the right wing impacted the sign. The pilot heard a "thump," and realized that he had struck the sign. He then circled around and landed on runway 08. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a sign while performing a low altitude maneuver.

Full Narrative

On December 7, 2006, at 1049 Pacific standard time, a North American AT-6C, N9525C, impacted a sign while conducting a low altitude fly-by at Mojave Airport, Mojave, California. The pilot was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the right wing. The local personal flight departed Van Nuys, California, about 1010. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The approximate global positioning system (GPS) coordinates of the accident site were 35 degrees 03.33 minutes north latitude and 118 degrees 09.06 minutes west longitude. In a written statement, the pilot stated that during a mock bombing run at an erected target/sign, which was off to the side of runway 30, he descended too low, and the right wing impacted the target. He heard a "thump," and realized that he had struck the target. The pilot then circled around, and landed on runway 08. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:49 PST
Nearest AirportMOJAVE (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length9502 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftNorth American AT-6C
Tail NumberN9525C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time18:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data